Comparison

Be Present vs Focusplan

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Be Present

This app helps you focus on tasks by encouraging mono-tasking and providing tools for enhanced concentration. It offers positive affirmations, time blocking with a Pomodoro timer, and science-backed soundscapes to prevent burnout and boost productivity.

Highlights
  • Positive mindset building
  • Pomodoro timer
  • Science-backed methods
  • Relaxing soundscapes
  • Time blocking
  • Prevent burnout
Features
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Be Present helps you build the daily routines that make focus inevitable. Not another productivity app. Be Present is built around one idea: when your routines are right, focus happens naturally. #What Our Users Are Saying "Be Present has been a game-changer! I'm more productive and feel less anxious." — Jae P. "The focus music transformed my work sessions. I get more done in less time!" — Anna "I finished my final paper despite my ADHD." — Jessie #What Be Present Offers - Morning & Night Routines: Start and end your day with intention - Pomodoro Timer: 25-min focus sessions with breaks up to 90 min - Focus Music: Lofi, binaural beats, and soundscapes for deep work - Prevent Burnout: Structured breaks protect your mental energy - Journal & Gratitude: Reflect and reset daily #Why It Works 47% of people have a daily physical health routine. Only 28% have a mental health one. Be Present closes that gap. SUPPORT: love@littlebeat.io

About

Focusplan

This app combines a task manager, calendar, to-do list, and Pomodoro timer to help users plan, focus, and achieve their goals. It offers features like task management, customizable focus sessions, and productivity insights to boost organization and efficiency.

Highlights
  • All-in-one planner
  • Pomodoro timer
  • Task & subtask management
  • Calendar integration
  • Smart reminders & alerts
  • Productivity insights
  • Distraction-free mode
Features
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Focusplan - Your all-in-one planner, calendar, to do list & pomodoro timer app. Boost your productivity, stay focused, and get more done! Struggling to stay organized and focused? Focusplan is your ultimate productivity app that combines a task manager, calendar, to-do lists, and the Pomodoro timer technique - all in one powerful, easy-to-use planner. Whether you’re working, studying, or managing personal projects, Focusplan helps you plan, focus, and achieve your goals. Key Features - All-in-One Planner Manage tasks, to do lists, and events with an integrated calendar. - Pomodoro Timer Stay focused with customizable focus & break sessions. - Task & Subtask Management Break projects into actionable steps and check them off as you go. - Calendar Integration Plan your day, week, or month seamlessly in one place. - Smart Reminders & Alerts Stay on track with timely notifications for tasks and sessions. - Productivity Insights Track your focus time, completed tasks, and progress over time. - Distraction-Free Mode Block out interruptions and stay in deep focus. - Seamless Sync Across Devices Access your planner and timers anytime, anywhere. Why Choose Focusplan? Focusplan combines the power of planning, organization, and focus into one app. Built around the proven Pomodoro Technique, it helps you: - Stay organized with tasks and calendar events - Focus better with structured work sessions - Beat procrastination and manage your time effectively Who is Focusplan for? - Students: Study smarter with structured focus sessions & planning tools - Professionals: Manage tasks, deadlines, and meetings with ease - Freelancers: Balance work and personal projects in one app - Anyone: Whether for learning, working, or personal goals — Focusplan helps you succeed Take control of your time, focus, and productivity today. Download Focusplan now and start achieving more! --- Privacy Policy: https://focusplan.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://focusplan.app/terms

Screenshots

Be Present4 screens
Focusplan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Focusplan at every 4 days against Be Present's fortnightly. Be Present's advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (16.2 vs 26). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Be Present sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Focusplan sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Be Present against 4.7 for Focusplan. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 101 and 46 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Be Present's written reviews are positive against 67% of Focusplan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Be Present ships an update fortnightly, Focusplan every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and August 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Be Present versus Focusplan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBe PresentFocusplan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (101 ratings) — better4.7 (46 ratings)
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings101 — better46
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.2 — better26
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB24 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperLittleBeat LLCAndrea Gelati

Customer experience

Be Present

All ratings92 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral2.2%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral5.6%
Negative16.7%

Focusplan

All ratings46 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral2.2%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Be Present

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly subscription1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • Limited time discounted offer7 Days trial$12.991 Year
  • 7 Day Trial Yearly Plan7 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • Discounted yearly subscription1 Month trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Exclusive Lifetime Plan Offer$12.99
5 purchases

Focusplan

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Plan14 Days trial$0.497 Days
  • Monthly Plan14 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan14 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Students Lifetime Purchase$4.99
  • Lifetime Purchase$29.99

Questions

Is Be Present free?
Be Present is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focusplan free?
Focusplan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Be Present or Focusplan?
Be Present is rated higher. Be Present averages 4.8 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while Focusplan averages 4.7 from 46 ratings.
Do Be Present or Focusplan have ads?
Neither Be Present nor Focusplan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Be Present or Focusplan?
Be Present ships an update fortnightly, and Focusplan every 4 days. Most recently, Be Present was updated on September 19, 2026 and Focusplan on August 17, 2026.

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